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Police are searching for this man who robbed a Carina bank on Wednesday. Photo: Supplied

Police are hunting a bank robber dressed more appropriately for an afternoon of gardening than an armed hold-up.

The man, believed to be aged in his 50s, donned a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, gloves and high-visibility gear when he held-up a Bank of Queensland branch in Carina, in Brisbane's east, on Wednesday afternoon.

The man, who also covered his face with a cloth, walked into the branch on Old Cleveland Road and demanded cash about 3.30pm.

He threatened a female teller with what appeared to be a gun. She complied and he fled with a sum of cash.

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The man is described as 184 centimetres tall, with a grey stubby beard and a slim build.

‘‘He was wearing an orange shirt, blue jeans, hat, sunglasses and his face was covered with cloth,’’ a police spokesman said.

Police have released CCTV footage of the man entering the bank branch.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au.